25 Examples of Synecdoche

Synecdoche

The synecdoche is a Figure of speech in which the part is designated by the whole (or vice versa). For example: Argentina negotiates an increase in soy exports. [Argentina instead of the government of Argentina]

This literary device implies the replacement of one word by another or others, which acquire a figurative sense.

Types of synecdoche

Examples of synecdoche

The part for the whole

1. Just turned 80 springs. [springs instead of years]
2. He was the last heir to the throne before the Russian Revolution. [throne instead of kingdom]
3. We saw the candles go far. [candles instead of boats]
4. There are two ice creams per head. [head instead of invited]

The whole for the part

1. The town he took to the streets to claim. [the city instead of the citizens]
2. Argentina and England they faced each other in 1982 over the Falkland Islands, a conflict that, even today, remains unresolved. [Argentina and England instead of army of Argentina and that of England]
3. Trade negotiations between Mexico Y USA. [Mexico Y USA instead of the governments of Mexico and the United States]
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4. As soon as I heard the explosion, I saw the policeman. [policeman instead of some cops]

The genus by the species

1. The room was very well decorated with that flower. [flower instead of rose]
2. East tree it will be very nice in the garden. [tree instead of lemon Tree]
3. When they returned to the farm, they could not find ruminant. [ruminant instead of cow]

The species by genus

1. Shall be earned bread on your own if you decide not to go to college. [bread instead of food]
2. In Rome, mens they used to eat lying down. [mens instead of people]

The singular for the plural

1. The swimmer has a lot of stamina. [the swimmer instead of theswimmers]
2. The Teen it is always combative. [the teenager instead of theteenagers]
3. It is not easy to ask for help for him addict. [The addict instead of addicts]
4. The poodle he is very hysterical. [the poodle instead of the poodles]
5. The English It is very punctual, you never have to make it wait. [English instead of Englishmen]
6. The architect It must be very neat, detailed and creative. [The architect instead of the architects]

The sign for the thing represented

1. The Crown she was the main responsible for those events. [the crown instead of the Kings]
2. The boots and the Church were key actors in the last dictatorship. [the boots instead of the military]